Eagleridge Rental Homes - An Orlando Vacation Guide

Located close to US27 and Highway 192, Eagleridge or Eagle Ridge, as it's also sometimes known, is vacation rental community of just over 260 homes in Clermont, Florida. Construction work on the community was completed in 2001, making it one of the more established vacation rental subdivisions in the Orlando Area. Located in Lake County, Clermont has been known for its citrus heritage with both oranges and grapefruit still commonly grown here. But today, Clermont is probably better known for its close proximity to Disney World®, rather than its fruit harvest. If you're a keen golfer, then aside from oranges and its closeness to the Orlando parks, renting a vacation home on Eagleridge also provides excellent access to a large number of courses in the Clermont, Davenport and Kissimmee areas.

Vacation Rental Homes in Eagle Ridge

All of the Eagleridge holiday rental villas are detached, air conditioned single family homes and should be well-equipped and spacious. Most of the properties in the community have their own privately screened swimming pool. There is also a large communal pool available to both guests and residents.

The homes and villas on Eagleridge have either 3 or 4 bedrooms with either 2 or 3 bathrooms. They are predominantly single storey and incorporate between 1,500 and 2,000 sq.ft of covered living space. Eagleridge is made up of a mix of family residential and individual, often privately owned vacation homes. All homes are decorated and furnished with fully equipped kitchens and should have everything you'll need to enjoy your vacation. As a bonus for the kids, some homes in Eagleridge may also offer games rooms, and if available, this will normally be in the converted garage space. Obviously, the contents of these will vary but you should expect to see some, or all of the following: a pool table, table tennis table, air hockey, foosball and possibly one or more arcade games.

Onsite Entertainment

The public spaces in Eagleridge were recently fully refurbished and some of features, particularly around the children's playground were upgraded. So there's now more to enjoy, with the community offering an impressive selection of amenities which are freely available to all guests and residents occupying one of the community's vacation homes. The largest of these features is the resort style outdoor communal swimming pool. This is surrounded by a well kept, palm fringed, pool deck which has sun loungers lined up alongside the pool. This is the place to relax and enjoy the sun and make new friends, often from around the world.

There's something for all members of the family at Eagleridge, if the kids want a change from swimming in the pool, then there's a children's play area nearby and for those wanting stay fit, there's also a full sized tennis court and if that's not enough, then you can go for a run or a walk around the lake on the edge of the community.

With Walt Disney World® just over twenty minutes drive away, the vacation rental homes on the tree lined boulevards of Eagleridge are keenly priced and have a lot to offer and we certainly think they're worth checking out.

Eagleridge on Youtube

In order to write our Central Disney Area Destination Guide, we visited each of the communities in the Orlando area and in a lot of cases we also recorded a brief video of the community and uploaded it to Youtube. We did this on our visit to Eagleridge, which you can see by clicking below. These videos are fairly short and are simply intended to give an impression of the community and provide potential guests with more of a feel for the neighborhood.

Getting to the Attractions from Eagle Ridge

It's probably fair to say that nowhere else on Earth are so many internationally renowned tourist attractions congregated within a single area, and certainly nowhere else in the United States. Florida is the top vacation destination for domestic and international travellers alike. The Sunshine State offers a great variety of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages, and while in the past, Florida was largely known for its beaches and natural resources, today it's arguably its man-made attractions that bring visitors to Florida in their tens of millions. In terms of the man-made attractions, these predominantly reside in a band running across the middle of the state from Orlando and south down towards Tampa. The beauty of staying in a vacation rental home in Eagleridge is that all of these attractions are all accessible on a day trip from the community. But vacations aren't just about the man-made attractions; you can enjoy the natural resources of Florida too. If you want to take the kids surfing at Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic coast, or just feel like chilling at Clearwater Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, then either of these is doable on a day trip. Both of these beaches are no more than a 90 minute drive away.

The following driving times are approximate, but they give an indication of the convenience of staying in vacation rental home at Eagleridge:

Golf Near Eagleridge

Florida is known as the golf capital of the world for a very good reason. The combination of never-ending fantastic weather, the fairest of fairways and the greenest of greens make for a memorable experience. There are around 200 golf courses in the Orlando area alone and they can present as much of a challenge as you're in the market for. With so many courses to choose from, your dream round is easily achievable on the peaceful yet exhilarating greens of Orlando. We've listed some golf courses near Eagleridge with approximate travel times:

Food ShoppingIf you decide to stay home of an evening, then you'll obviously need to buy food from the supermarket. Staying in Eagleridge makes that relatively straightforward as there are three large supermarkets (Walmart, Publix and Target) within a short drive of the community. So, when you make a last minute decision to have that BBQ, you'll always be able to pick up the supplies needed.

Non Supermarket ShoppingIf you jump in the car and head south on US 27 until you pass the junction with I-4, you'll come across Posner Park where you'll find an IMAX cinema plus a good selection of restaurants and stores including, JC Penney, Best Buy, Staples, Target, PetSmart, DICK'S Sporting Goods.

Mall Shopping If you're looking for more upscale shopping, then you'll have to drive into Orlando. With its upscale malls, shopping outlets and boutiques, Orlando offers great options. Designer brands and the hottest fashion trends are always in style at The Mall Millennia and The Florida Mall where shoppers will find top department stores offering incomparable service. Orlando's designer outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets on International Drive, Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue, and the Lake Buena Vista Outlets, feature a wide selection from the world's top designers at incredible savings. With this many shopping opportunities within 30 minutes driving distance of Eagleridge, you'd be advised to bring a spare credit card.

The Climate at Eagleridge

The climate of the Sunshine state is influenced by the fact that all parts of the state are in close proximity to the ocean. Lake Okeechobee, in the middle of the state, is also a pivot point for the climate of Florida. Above the lake, which is where Eagleridge is located, the climate is classified as humid subtropical, while the areas below the lake, to the south, experience a true tropical climate.

When staying in a vacation rental in Eagleridge,Clermont, then you should plan for weather ranging from warm and pleasant from October through until May, and extremely hot between June and September. Florida sees a lot of sunshine throughout the year and the temperatures rarely fall near or below freezing (0°C / 32F).

Generally, if you visit the parks outside of the summer months, you should have a dry and comfortable experience. But in summer months, it's going to be hot and humid most days, with temperatures in the peak of summer reaching into the mid 90s F.

The rainy season arrives in May and runs on through until October. So, when leaving for the parks, you'll want to pack an umbrella and a plastic poncho, or similar. If you're a person who enjoys witnessing torrential downpours, then you can almost set your watch by the thunderstorms each afternoon during the summer month. It's also worth mentioning the Hurricane season which runs from July through to November. Fall/Autumn sees the arrival of beautiful balmy days where average temperatures and rainfall start to reduce. The winter months of December, January and February offer the coolest weather with January daytime temperatures averaging around 23°C / 73°F, but these can drop to 9°C / 48°F overnight. The driest months of the year can be found during late Fall, winter into early spring.

Alternative Communities to Consider

So, if you find that you like the look of one or more vacation rental homes on Eagle Ridge, then that's great, but don't restrict yourself just to this one community. We strongly advise you to look around at other communities and resorts too. These can often be found within a short distance of Eagleridge. As you've probably already found, the three main areas for vacation rental communities around Disney are Kissimmee, Davenport and Clermont. The communities in the Davenport area are further away from most of the attractions, but they are often priced better than comparable vacation rental homes in the Kissimmee area. So, in Davenport, if you like a game of golf, then take a look at Highlands Reserve and also Calabay Parc at Tower Lake and also Tuscan Hills which is a fantastic place to stay if you're a golfer. If you're looking to limit the expenditure, then check out Crescent Lakes . When it comes to vacation rental communities in Kissimmee, you may want to look at vacation rentals in Emerald Island which is close to Disney and Terra Verde , which again is close to the parks.

If you can be a little more flexible on how much you're looking to spend, then we would suggest checking out both Formosa Gardens, or Windsor Hills and Windsor Palms which are both full resorts and so offer more onsite entertainment.

The quality of all of the vacation rental communities around Kissimmee and Davenport is very good and the general standard of the homes in them can be exceptional. So, we would suggest that before booking any vacation home; determine your requirements including the intended travel dates and the number of adults and children in your party before contacting as many homeowners as possible. This will allow let you determine which vacation rental homes best closely suit your needs and budget. Whether it be availability dates, price, location, size of the property, facilities of the resort or community, etc, all of these should feature in your decision making process.

Driving Directions to Eagleridge

Orlando is the theme park capital of the world and is therefore one of the world's most visited tourist regions, drawing tens of millions visitors each year. So, it's no surprise to find that a large number of international and domestic flights arrive at the city's airports each day. Orlando is served by two international airports; Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando-Sanford Airport (SFB) which are 30 minutes and one hour's driving time, respectively from Eagleridge.

Most major airlines fly into Orlando International Airport and a lesser number use Sandford. There are a number of driving routes from Orlando International Airport to Eagleridge, but we generally advise on this one. To reach Eagleridge from Orlando International Airport,
take FL-417S towards Disney World® and continue until reaching the Celebration Avenue (exit #2). Keep right to take ramp towards US Highway 192 in a westerly direction. Once on Highway 192 W, drive for 6 miles and then turn right onto US27. Continue on US27 for 3 miles and then turn right onto Golden Eagle Red Boulevard and Eagleridge will can be found ahead on the left.

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